Anxiety/Depression/Suffering

Question 1

Hebrews 12:5 (NIV)

Answer 1

“5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,”

Question 2

Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)

Answer 2

“11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”

Question 3

Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV)

Answer 3

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

Question 4

2 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV)

Answer 4

6 “He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”

Question 5

Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)

Answer 5

“23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”